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Meet Our Team
Dr. Nichole Svehla
Medical Director
Call us today to meet the new neighborhood vet!
Dr. Vanessa Hoard
WELCOME! We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our veterinary family: the esteemed and highly accomplished Dr. Vanessa Hoard! With a passion for providing exceptional care to our furry and feathered friends, Dr. Hoard brings an impressive background and a wealth of experience to our practice. We are sure you will love her compassionate, caring bedside manner.
Dr. Vanessa Hoard grew up in Miami, Fl and received her Bachelor of Science in biology from George Washington University. She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences for Veterinary Medicine in Pomona, CA in 2009 and completed a rigorous small animal internship at Animal Surgical and Emergency Center in Santa Monica in 2010.
In addition to helping dogs and cats, she has a particular interest in rabbit medicine and surgery. She also has worked with a number of different species from dolphins and seals to tigers. Dr. Hoard has helped save hundreds of hurt and malnourished seals and sea lions.
Her goal is to provide compassionate and individualized medical care for all her patients- dog, cat, rabbit, or marine mammal!
Dr. David Demner, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS
Staff Surgeon
Dr. Demner is a board-certified surgeon and is available for advanced surgeries including orthopedics, soft tissue and emergency surgeries. He is one of the most trusted veterinarians in San Diego for fracture repair and TPLO knee surgeries for cruciate (ACL) injuries. Dr. Demner’s vision is to deliver the best surgical care to patients in the comfort and familiarity of their primary care hospital… while receiving the same expert care found at specialty centers at a fraction of the price. He enjoys all aspects of surgery, but his specific interests include orthopedic, and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Demner’s vision is to deliver the best surgical care to patients in the comfort and familiarity of their primary care hospital… while receiving the same expert care found at a specialty center for a fraction of the price!
